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Whitley City

Kentucky · 1,170 residents · 2.307 sq mi
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Whitley City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,500. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,170
+5%since 2000
from 1,111 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6879721K2K2K1990201020202024Whitley City
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,373
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,573
−35%since 2000
from $11,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,135)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(35)
Diversity Score
3
+123%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitley City, Kentucky?

Whitley City, Kentucky has about 1,170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitley City, Kentucky?

The typical household in Whitley City, Kentucky earns about $16,373 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitley City, Kentucky expensive?

In Whitley City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Whitley City, Kentucky?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Whitley City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitley City, Kentucky?

About 47.3% of people in Whitley City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitley City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitley City, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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